Alpine Montessori is a developmentally appropriate pre-school/kindergarten dedicated to the gentle nurturing and education of young children. At Alpine Montessori we care for children in a loving and respectful atmosphere where learning is fun. Children are stimulated by their own natural curiosity and desire to learn.

The Montessori Method was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, of Italy, in the early 1900's. Though she was a medical doctor, she devoted her life to the education of children. She believed that children should find things out for themselves and learn through activity. In the "prepared environment" of the Montessori classroom, children freely choose their activities from among the many materials upon the shelves.

Pre-school children mature at different rates and their levels of ability often vary. At Alpine Montessori the use of the materials is based on each child's unique pace for learning. Our program is individualized; as a result, each child experiences personal success and develops a positive self-image regardless of age or aptitude.

The Alpine Montessori classroom is a child's world adapted to the size, interests, and tempo of young children. We have designed our school for young boys and girls with comfort and safety in mind. The setting is complete with eye-appealing and stimulating Montessori equipment. Each session is a bustle of movement, with children freely choosing their activities from child-size shelves within their reach. Boys and girls may work alone, in small groups, at tables and chairs, or on floor mats. Youngsters work with their hands, eyes, and ears. At Alpine Montessori children learn by doing!

Alpine Montessori has an open enrollment policy. Children 1-kindergarten may register throughout the year, depending on space availability.